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App of the Week: Chat Journal is a beautiful diary, mood log and social media alternative

In our series App of the Week, we showcase our favourite organised lines of code from the world of mobile and desktop computing. This…

Avengers: Endgame passed R100m mark in SA Box Office this weekend

Disney on Tuesday revealed that Avengers: Endgame passed the R100 million mark in the local South African Box Office this past weekend. The movie…

Google’s new AR Beauty Try-On will let you try lipsticks on YouTube

Google on Tuesday revealed a new AR tool for YouTube that will let users try on make-up in tutorial videos. “Today, we’re introducing AR…

Facebook to launch digital wallet for Libra cryptocurrency in 2020

Facebook on Tuesday revealed plans for its very own financial service provider Calibra, and the service’s digital wallet for its Libra cryptocurrency. “The first…

7 super useful ways to use Google Lens

Google Lens used to be one of the apps I’d always uninstall before setting up a phone. It was just more bloatware that Google’s…

Spotify now allows advertisers to target ads based on podcasts you listen to

Spotify on Monday revealed that it will now allow advertisers to target ads based on what podcasts users listen to. In a report by…

Bolt has launched Bolt for Business in South Africa

Bolt (formerly Taxify) on Tuesday announced the launch of Bolt for Business in South Africa, the company’s travel service aimed at businesses. The service…

TikTok Has Not Been Sold In The US But The New Deal Is Reshaping Who Controls The Platform

TikTok has not been sold in the United States. Despite headlines suggesting otherwise, the short-video platform remains partially owned by ByteDance. What has changed…

The Masters Of The Universe Trailer Is A CGI Spectacle And The Internet Has Feelings About It

The new trailer for Masters of the Universe did not quietly arrive. It exploded into feeds, comment sections and meme timelines, immediately reigniting an old…

Why Hardware Matters Again In A Software-Obsessed World

For most of the past decade, software drove the tech conversation. Updates, features and AI tools promised to make devices smarter without needing better…

Why Free Apps Are Becoming More Expensive Than Paid Ones In 2026

South Africans have always gravitated towards free apps. In 2026, that relationship is starting to feel far less generous. What once felt accessible now…

South African Fintech MyBento Puts Local Female-Led Tech On The Global Map

South Africa’s technology ecosystem continues to quietly produce globally competitive startups, and this time the spotlight is firmly on female-led innovation. Local fintech business…

OPPO’s Reno15 Series Signals a Maturing Premium Mid-Tier Smartphone Market in South Africa

South Africa’s smartphone market has entered a more measured phase. Instead of chasing extremes, consumers are looking for devices that fit into everyday life…

The Weirdest CES 2026 Tech People Might Actually Use In South Africa

Every January, CES reminds us that the future rarely arrives neatly packaged. Some products feel years away from real use, while others look strange…

WhatsApp’s 2026 Updates Are Making The App A Daily Productivity Layer

WhatsApp remains the backbone of digital communication in South Africa. Whether it is school groups, family messaging, buying and selling in local communities, or…